Just like in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it was a bye week for many teams. But there are some notes to report, starting with the quarterback situation at Austin Westlake, the team that last year ended Allen's 57-game win streak and opened this season with a win over Katy.

Sam Ehlinger, Westlake's star quarterback who is committed to Texas, is back.

Ehlinger was the state's 6A Offensive Player of the Year last season, and his return makes Westlake as scary as any team in 6A. Westlake (3-1) went 2-1 without Ehlinger, and his time out might help the team in the long run because other players took on larger roles.

Some other football notes:

Katy, which was No. 1 in the 6A preseason state rankings but lost two of its first three games, looked more like the Tigers of previous years in a 45-7 win over Katy Cinco Ranch. Katy scored touchdowns on three of its final possessions of the first half to start the rout.

Converse Judson and Cibolo Steele, which are ranked in the 6A state top 10, will play Friday. That game should offer some insight for the playoffs. Judson is No. 3 in 6A and Steele is No. 8. Steele (3-1) beat Smithson Valley 24-17 on Friday, and Judson (4-0) beat New Braunfels 54-13.